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Red Rock Crabs molting and mating at the Lurdy Sand Spit
This species of crab must shed their outer carapace and be in the soft shelled state to mate. Male crabs often carry females around until they molt and often afterwards too to keep them safe and give the eggs a better chance at survival. #salishsea #purdysandspit #lowtide #intertidal #redrockcrab #visitgigharbor #portofseattle
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Seaweeds of Salt Creek
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There are many different varieties of seaweed, algae, and kelp in the intertidal zone. #seaweed #kelp #tidepools
Sand Dollars at the Purdy Sand Spit in Gig Harbor Wa
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These sparkly echinoderms are the disco balls of the intertidal zone. They can be quite numerous covering acres of sand beds along the shores of the Salish Sea.
Cocktails & Fishtales- The Urban Ocean with Dr. Eliza Heery: 4/24/24
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The Urban Ocean: Unseen connections between cities and seas Dr. Eliza Heery - Assistant Professor of Ecology, UW Tacoma Eliza is a marine ecologist researching ecological processes and community dynamics on urban artificial structures in coastal cities. She received her PhD from the University of Washington, MS from Virginia Tech, and BS from Emory University. Upon completion of her PhD she ser...
Eelgrass Meadow Meditation- Joemma State Park, April 2024
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Eelgrass Meadow Meditation- Joemma State Park, April 2024
Ochre star, Pisaster ochraceous, pedicellaria demonstration using human hair.
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Pedicellaria are tiny pinchers that attack anything that touches a sea star. They must keep their gills free of anything that might hinder their ability to breathe. Ochre sea stars are intertidal species in the Salish Sea and this individual was on soft sediment which allowed it to be picked up. Never pry a sea star from a rock and always place them back where they came from. If there are white...
Pacific Red Octopus at night
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Pancake, the Pacific Red Octopus, is nocturnal so seeing him during the day is rare. At night however he comes out and explores, hunts for crab, and rearranges his exhibit.
Washed up Giant Pacific Octopus on Fox Island
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Thanks to Kate of Fox Island for alerting us to this GPO that washed up March 7, 2024. We were able to observe the hectocotylus and determine this is a male that likely died after mating. #pugetsound #salishsea #octopus
Pancake the Red Octopus
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Pancake is the newest inhabitant of the 300 gallon eelgrass tank and the newly opened Harbor WildWatch Marine Life Center in downtown Gig Harbor. We’re open 11-4 Wednesday-Sunday (weekends dependent on volunteer availability) Pacific Red Octopus, octopus rubescens, is a small octopus found in the Salish Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean. #octopus #pugetsound #salishsea
Purdy Spit Low Tide Beach Walk
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This video is from a TikTok live streaming February 8th, 2024. The tide was -2.75 ft at 10:30pm. #intertidal #lowtide #salishsea #pugetsound #visitgigharborwa
Dramatic reenactment of Harbor Seal recovery at the Purdy Sand Spit
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Dramatic reenactment of Harbor Seal recovery at the Purdy Sand Spit
Shore Crabs of the Salish Sea
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Shore Crabs of the Salish Sea
Sunflower Sea Star Sighting at Kopachuck
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Sunflower Sea Star Sighting at Kopachuck
Jackknife Clam swimming
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Jackknife Clam swimming
Night Beach Walk and Mussel Study Port Orchard, WA
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Night Beach Walk and Mussel Study Port Orchard, WA
Visit the Salish Sea: Purdy Sand Spit
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Visit the Salish Sea: Purdy Sand Spit
2023 Make Waves Slideshow
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2023 Make Waves Slideshow
Salish Sea Shore Crabs
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Salish Sea Shore Crabs
Cocktails & Fishtales - Marine Mammal Rehab in the PNW with SR3, Patrick Hutchins 9/20/2023
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Cocktails & Fishtales - Marine Mammal Rehab in the PNW with SR3, Patrick Hutchins 9/20/2023
Seaweeds of Salt Creek
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Seaweeds of Salt Creek
Cocktails & Fishtales- Marine Mammals with Erin Gless: Pacific Whale Watch Association 6/14/2023
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Cocktails & Fishtales- Marine Mammals with Erin Gless: Pacific Whale Watch Association 6/14/2023
Moon Snails at Purdy Sand Spit, Gig Harbor Wa
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Moon Snails at Purdy Sand Spit, Gig Harbor Wa
Kopachuck Low Tide Beach Walk 5/8/23
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Kopachuck Low Tide Beach Walk 5/8/23
Fox Island Bridge Low Tide Walk
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Fox Island Bridge Low Tide Walk
Cocktails & Fishtales- Sharks of Washington with WDFW Senior Biologist, Lisa Hillier: 3/15/2023
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Cocktails & Fishtales- Sharks of Washington with WDFW Senior Biologist, Lisa Hillier: 3/15/2023
Pier Into the Night, Maritime Pier: February 4, 2023
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Pier Into the Night, Maritime Pier: February 4, 2023
Night Beach Walk, Purdy Sand Spit
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Night Beach Walk, Purdy Sand Spit
Visit the Salish Sea: tidepool tour at Salt Creek Recreation Area
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Visit the Salish Sea: tidepool tour at Salt Creek Recreation Area
Community Science on the Half Shell
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Community Science on the Half Shell
Peek into Minter Creek
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Peek into Minter Creek